Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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Mar 1, 2010
I stayed here for 5 nights on a business trip. Check-in was quick and easy. Room
was comfortable and well-appointed. Bed was very comfortable and wi-fi was
relatively fast.
My only issue was that I could hear every movement of the person in the room
above me, whether he/she was walking across the floor or shutting a dresser
drawer, I heard it. I know this is common in cheaper hotels like Days Inn and
Super 8's, but should not be an issue at ANY Hilton property.
Breakfast was ok, the western omelettes were tasty, but hotels should NEVER
serve biscuits with sausage gravy. What a horribly anti-healthy and disgusting
breakfast item!!!
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
Feb 4, 2010
Went to Seattle over the Christmas holiday for a weekend getaway. Booked at the
Hampton Inn Downtown because my husband and I have had great experiences staying
at Hampton Inn properties. As expected, this one did not disappoint. The hotel
is a short walk from the Space Needle and Seattle Center and within walking
distance to downtown, albeit about a 30 minute walk. If heading downtown and you
don't want to walk, you can take the bus located right out in front of the
hotel. Be advised that this hotel is not located downtown.
We got a great rate, $89/night. Our king bedroom was large, clean, had a large
tv and very comfortable bed. Breakfast had a great variety of foods (a hot dish,
bagels/bread, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal) and something to please everyone.
The lobby had 2 computers with internet access that were free to use. The hotel
was very quiet in terms of city noise, no horns honking or general commotion,
though we did hear footsteps and movement in the room above us but this wasn't
too disruptive. The front desk staff wasn't as informed about how to navigate
the city and I would have expected but we still managed to get around with no
problems. Overall, great value for the money and I would definitely stay again.
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
Dec 10, 2009
The only hitch with this establishment was getting there by cab. It is in fact
Queen Anne district, and that is very nice even for enjoyable uphill
conditionals. The Inn is a stone's throw away from the Space Needle, which is a
good point especially for first-time visitors, with the advantage of being able
to hop on the once-so-futuristic monorail train and zip to the real downtown in
a couple of minutes. Literally, which means the fare of $2 works out at a dollar
per minute from every passenger - a nice little earner, methinks. Worth the
ride, though, and views along the way, too. In the end we used it almost
exclusively to make the transfers.
This Hampton is simply good and unpretentious, guests staying here being both
visitors and businessmen. It is well run, and the reception desk staff could not
be more helpful, including the greeter at breakfast time. It just cheered things
up for all, and having the usual Hampton offering here was actually a pleasant
experience. It felt good to read the paper, unrushed and sipping yet another cup
of coffee.
Although the spacious room was facing the street, it was perfectly quiet day and
night, with comfortable beds. Since there is no pretense at being a hotel,
coin-operated washing machine is made available to guests, which is helpful.
There is a very good supermarket just a few steps away (QFC) and local bus
routes have stops nearby. Best to walk around a bit, though, perhaps across the
road and browse the CD store with a huge choice of items (purchases were made).
There are some attractively marginal cafes up the hill.
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
Nov 27, 2009
Really enjoyed staying here. Two-bedroom suite was spacious and clean and the
bed was comfortable. Nice large bathroom. Front desk was helpful, so helpful
that they organised a town car out to the airport and organised a tour of the
Boeing factory for us. Breakfast was average, but OK and certainly was enough to
keep you going until lunch. Just don't expect too much. The hotel is a few
blocks from the Space Needle and a 2-minute monorail ride into downtown. I
enjoyed my stay here and can highly recommend it. The free internet in the lobby
is a bonus.
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
Nov 10, 2009
Found this Hampton Inn on the GPS. Walked in and inquired if they had a room.
Front desk was great. Received great customer service from all hotel employees.
Only complaint would be the parking garage - the spaces in the garage were very
small and a very tight squeeze. I was very happy to find a space outside of the
garage. The staff was pleasant and helpful. It was close to a lot of exciting
things to see and do.
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
Oct 27, 2009
I stayed at this Hampton for one night while attending a business event at
nearby Seattle Center. The first thing you will notice is that the property
layout takes some getting used to. I had a king room on the suite side - not
accessible from the lobby level. I got a very detailed explanation (from the
very helpful staff!) of the layout but still got lost on my first attempt. Once
you get used to it though, it does makes sense. Seems like an unfortunate side
effect of fitting the property on that piece of land.
The second thing you will notice (especially if you are a business traveler) is
that there are no accessible/practical electrical outlets to plug in a
laptop/cell phone/etc. I had to plug in my cell phone and lay it on the floor
and literally crawl under the desk and unplug a lamp to plug in my laptop. If
there were any better outlets they eluded me during my exhaustive search.
The free internet worked great and the complimentary breakfast was pretty much
the same you get from any other Hampton - the coffee was very good. There is
also a very nice 24-hour super market one block away that was a nice place to
get a late night snack.
This was not the best Hampton Inn that I have encountered but it was also far
from the worst. An okay choice if you need to be close to the Seattle Center and
need a reasonably priced option. But charge your cell phone first!
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
Sep 24, 2009
The hotel itself appeared fairly new. My room was large with a flat screen TV
and modern decor. Breakfast consisted of the usual continental items along with
french toast, fried eggs and sausage. Free coffee was plentiful 24/7 (It is
Seattle, after all). A couple complaints: 1) The internet connection was
extremely slow at times. 2) Pillows were too thick and firm...not very
comfortable. I also had an issue with a malfunctioning detergent dispenser in
the on-site laundry room, but the desk staff quickly took care of it.
The immediate neighborhood is residential with about 25 restaurants in walking
distance, especially west on both Mercer and Roy Sts. A QFC urban grocery store
is one block away. The cultural institutions comprising Seattle Center are about
a 5-10 minute walk. I wish it was easier to get downtown without having to take
the monorail (1st train doesn't run until 9am). Didn't have a car, so ended up
walking most of the time. It takes a minimum of 20 minutes one way. Cab fare
cost $46 from the airport. Decided to walk downtown and catch the new Link light
rail for return trip to airport. Train cost is only $2.50.
Seattle is a pretty expensive city, but the Hampton's room rate was a good value
overall.
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Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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Aug 27, 2009
We stayed here the night before our cruise. We had a family group of 8 people
and had 2 rooms. Each room had 2 double beds and was $171,10 each with the Sr
discount. The staff is incredible and so helpful. The only thing missing is a
swimming pool. The hotel is only a block away from a 24 hour QFC grocery store,
where you can also get sandwiches, chicken, salads, soups etc, from their deli
area. They even let us use their microwave in the breakfast area to warm up the
chicken. (No microwaves or refrigerators in the room) They are only a few blocks
from Seattle Center, home to Key Arena, the Space Needle, the Pacific Science
Center, an amusement area, and the SciFi and Music Building. We did not
particularly like the Sci Fi museum, but the music side had lots of interesting
things that kids might like, including recording your own CD. We took a taxi the
next morning to the pier and it was about $11, plus tip. The breakfast was a
typical continental breakfast. I asked if they would let me leave my luggage
there the day we returned, as our flight did not take off until 10:30 that
evening and they quickly said yes. So that's what we did. We took a taxi back
for $9, plus tip, dropped off our luggaage,. walked a few blocks to the Seattle
center and then took the monorail to downtown Seattle, where we explored, then
took the monorail back, took the hotel's town car to the airport, a $40 fee. The
duck tour is about 4 blocks away, too and we enjoyed that !! I recommend this
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Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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June 12, 2009
Can’t beat the location. Close to Space Needle, supermarket and restaurants.
Staff was always pleasant, cheerful and helpful. Looked forward to the
continental breakfast each morning. Hotel even provided breakfast to go in a
bag. Cookies at the front desk daily. We also asked for bottled water at front
desk and they were happy to provide it. They made us feel at home every day. I
can’t say enough about how great the staff was during our stay. You won’t be
disappointed at this hotel. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown provides
complimentary breakfast, a fitness center or room, a business center, and
wireless Internet access. |
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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June 1, 2009
We chose this facility because it was the only one offering reasonably priced
suites near our son’s residence in Queen Anne. It turned out to be amazingly
comfortable and a perfect location. The rooms were surprisingly large (felt more
like an apartment than a hotel suite), 2 TVs, full kitchen (although sparsely
furnished), fireplace, and small walk-out deck. Space Needle and monorail
station 2 blocks away. Great supermarket and Starbucks only 1 block away. Free
breakfast pretty good. I spent one afternoon working on the outdoor common-area
patio. The only possible problem is that the air conditioner was not very
effective. Temperatures were cool (highs in 60s and low 70s) during our stay, so
this was not much of a problem, but could be if Seattle happened to be
experiencing hot weather. Doors from each main room onto the deck can be opened
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Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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May 3, 2009
My husband and I stayed here the first weekend of April. This was my second time
to Seattle, WA. Overall, the location was great being close to the Seattle
Center. I wish parking wasn't extra. The hotel staff was courteous, helped with
directions to University of Washington, and also helped us print out our
boarding passes for Southwest Airlines. The room was very clean and quiet. Loved
having free internet service. The morning breakfast was sufficient, usual eggs,
bisquits and gravy, toast, muffins, yogurt, fruit, juice and coffee. I would
stay there again in the future. |
Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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Apr 21, 2009
I was in town for the Microsoft World Business Intelligence Conference. To save
a little for our company and to keep with the expected standard, we chose the
Hampton Inn Downtown.
Most everything was right on where I would expect for a Hampton. The bed was
great. The room was very clean as was all areas of the hotel. The front desk
staff was excellent.
Where this property fell a little was in a couple of areas. First, my high speed
internet did not work. I relocated and still, it was down. I travel 2-3 times
per month and do not have issues with my laptop. I proved this 2 days later in
CT by hooking up at that hotel just fine. Hampton tried to right it but after
the first move, I was uninterested in moving again as I have an air-card that I
can use to connect.
Second, the hot breakfast on our three mornings was just OK. They took the cheap
route with plain scrambled eggs, etc. Other Hamptons (See Carmel, IN review)
have omelettes and other foods with a little extra pizazz. Don't get me wrong, I
appreciate the free breakfast. It was good - just not in the upper tier for
Hamptons.
Last, I think parking there is a pain. They have a garage with a low ceiling and
Thrifty gave us a small SUV. Too many cars park in the outside SUV spots instead
of in the garage where they can actually go. They should take more care in
regulating this. This is especially true since they charge $12 per night to
park. Being just outside of the core downtown area, I think that is pretty
steep.
Overall, I would stay here again and am a loyal Hilton/Hampton traveler. I think
this property needs to find the extra 1% that will set this property out above
the rest.
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Hotel Review of the Hampton Inn Downtown Seattle
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Apr 14, 2009
We stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Downtown Seattle for two nights prior
to a cruise to Alaska.
Our taxi from the airport cost us $40
The hotel was well situated close the the Space Needle and within easy walking
distance of Pike Street Market and the main shopping area. (warning - it is
quite hilly) A monorail runs from the Needle to the edge of the retail district
and you can hop on and off metro buses within a free zone in the centre if you
feel you cannot walk.
There was a large 24hr supermarket I block away which was very well stocked. And
across the road up the hill was a nice little bar that was buzzing.
The beds were large and very comfortable and the rooms were at a nice
temperature. The bathrooms were clean and the shower was good with the usual
complimentary toiletries.
The breakfast buffet was good with fruit, cereals, a small selection of hot
items and toast with jams, marmalade etc.
Coffee was always available in reception and there was free internet access. The
folks on reception were very friendly.
All in all a place I could recommend.
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